Mate hybrid threadforming tool provides cost saving fastening solution
Mate has developed a hybrid threadform forming tool for punch presses that enables two pieces of sheet metal to be fastened together without tapping or using special fasteners.
Designed for use when the material thickness is greater than the screw pitch, Mate's threadform forming tool thins the material in the centre of the form, creating a threadform helix so that the material fits between the pitch of the screw head in just one operation. The upper and lower inserts of the tool are machined with a profile that precisely matches the thread helix of the screw thread. Using Mate's advanced CAD software, a Mate applications specialist creates a three-dimensional solid model to meet the specific insert geometry required.
Mate Hybrid Threadform tooling is made from high speed tool steel for precision and durability and is available in all tooling styles and station sizes.
